Position open at University of Texas at San Antonio
Head, First-Year Services
The University of Texas at San Antonio Library is seeking an innovative,
collaborative, user-oriented librarian to provide leadership and
direction as Head of the First-Year Services Department. Reporting to
the Assistant Dean for Public Services, this position will establish a
department of 11 direct reports (2 librarians, 1 instructional designer,
and 8 paraprofessionals) with responsibility for first-year instruction;
the Information Commons; and development of online services that support
first-year student learning. This person will collaborate with campus
partners including The University’s Judith Gardner Writing Center and
Tomas Rivera Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction Services to develop
the Information Commons as a student-focused learning environment. The
incumbent will work collaboratively with other library departments
including Research Services Department and the Downtown Campus Library
and will lead efforts to design, implement and promote programs,
services, and events that are focused on first-year students. As a
member of the library management team, the Head of First-Year Services
will provide input into the strategic and operational planning
processes.
Qualifications: Required: ALA Accredited Master’s degree. Three
years of post-MLS professional library experience. Outstanding oral and
written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Preferred:
Experience with first-year services, development of web-based learning
environments, electronic instruction, or Information Commons. Advanced
degree in an academic discipline.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications. Includes benefits package.
Application deadline: January 22, 2010
The University of Texas at San Antonio is one of the fastest growing
higher education institutions in Texas and the second largest
institution in the UT System. Serving the San Antonio metropolitan area
and the broader region of South Texas, UTSA has more than 29,000
students enrolled in over 132 undergraduate and graduate degree programs
across its three campuses: Main Campus, Downtown Campus and Hemisfair
Park Campus. UTSA nationally ranks fourth in the number of
undergraduate degrees and 12th in the number of master’s degrees awarded
to Hispanic students. As a multicultural institution of access and
excellence, UTSA aims to be a premier public research university
providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders
for the global environment.
The UTSA Libraries are at an exciting point in history with new
leadership, a forward-thinking vision, and a major renovation project
underway. The UTSA Libraries include the John Peace Library on Main
Campus, the Downtown Campus Library, and the UTSA Archives at the
Institute of Texas Cultures on the Hemisfair Park campus. The John
Peace Library is currently in the midst of a four-year renovation
process informed by fresh thinking on collection management and student
intellectual engagement. The libraries are well-integrated into the
intellectual life of campus through active partnerships with the Writing
Center, Teaching and Learning Center and Tomas Rivera Center for Student
Success. In support of UTSA’s goal of becoming a Tier One public
research university, UTSA Libraries seek to achieve Association of
Research Libraries status within the next decade.
To view a full description of the position, please visit UTSA’s
employment system, STARS. Applications must be completed through the
online employment system STARS (https://www.utsajobs.com) together with
cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of at least
three references. Please reference requisition no. 20090565. For
assistance accessing STARS, call UTSA Human Resources at (210) 458-4250.
UTSA is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The UTSA campus
is accessible to persons with disabilities. This is a security
sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful
background check.
